The FMT Blog

The UK government has announced a delay to import controls on EU goods entering Great Britain siting the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the supply chain and the current rise in global energy costs. 

Food industry trade bodies have welcomed the UK government’s new energy price cap for businesses but add that the support may not go far enough.

On Thursday 15th September, the Meat Management Meat Industry Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner will return to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

There has been wide reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth Il which was announced from Buckingham Palace yesterday 8th September. Many across the sector have praised her devotion to public service.

Ocado Retail has announced that Hannah Gibson will take over the role of CEO later this month as from 20th September.

The Cold Chain Federation has published a plan that outlines measures that it claims, if enacted by government, will reduce the financial pressures on the supply chain caused by energy shortages.

Asda has announced that it will acquire 132 stores from the Co-operative Group as part of a strategy to move into the convenience market and “bring Asda value to more local communities.”

Chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation Karen Betts said she is “very much looking forward to working with” the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Ranil Jayawardena.

Nestlé launches a campaign to highlight potential flaws in public perceptions of the traffic-light system, ahead of restrictions on HFSS legislation due to come into place next month.

Trade bodies from across the UK food industry have welcomed the appointment of Liz Truss as new British PM, but stressed the need for action on current cost pressures.